Search for "Pocket Ranger®" in either the App Store or Google Play. Or, enter your email address in the appropriate field. We will send you a download link for the app to be accessed directly through your device.

Features

Park goers can access rich GPS features, such as:

Advanced GPS Maps, which allow users to access trail data, record tracks from hikes, runs, or bike rides, and view elapsed time and distance traveled.

Easy-to-cache GPS Terrain Map tiles, which ensure that navigation remains possible in the event of lost mobile reception.

Photo waypoint feature allowing users to snap a photo and mark and record the coordinates of plant life, animal species or landscape views. Post or share these remarkable finds with family and friends with the click of a button.

Friend Finder feature that allows users to keep track of friends and family around the parks.

The enhanced pro features on the app are designed to function in areas with little to no mobile reception; however, some of the features require mobile data reception in order to function properly.

Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Description

Created in alliance with and approved by Pennsylvania State Parks & Forests and Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation.

Plan your adventure through Pennsylvania’s broad tapestry of natural scenery with this FREE mobile app—the only official app for Pennsylvania State Parks and Forests that allows you to access the most up-to-date park information such as upcoming events, weather conditions and safety alert communications, while you experience the outdoors. Choose a park to visit by location or by activity, such as camping or fishing.

The app offers users increased performance and activation speed with multi-tasking capabilities, enhanced user navigation, detailed park maps and interactive GPS mapping guide for use in areas with little to no mobile reception.

Use the photo waypoint feature to snap a photo and mark and record the coordinates of plant life, animal species or landscape views. Post or share these remarkable finds with family and friends with the click of a button.

Welcome, new and existing users! We have been hard at work to bring you a whole new site that offers more features and information on all the official Pocket Ranger® apps. We've also included our blog which give tips, reviews, outdoor news and much, much more.

What's more exciting is our fun, eco-conscious game called GeoChallenge where we invite you to learn and see what Mother Nature and Americas State Parks has to offer. You'll also be able to create a user profile to join these challenges and stay connected with other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts like you.